For all the deliberate planning happening in Davenport in recent years - River Renaissance improvements, Prairie Heights, the River Vision project, and the city's comprehensive plan, to cite a few examples - one key item is still being addressed haphazardly: the city's form of government.

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation, which has long been a model of progressive development in the Quad Cities, is starting to ruffle a few feathers - with quite a few more likely to follow. That's because the not-for-profit organization has delved into the development of affordable housing, building 71 units for the Rock Island Housing Authority in the coming years, including six scattered-site homes this year in established - although still sensitive - neighborhoods.

A sign in the parking office of the City of Davenport reads, "Parking Should Be a Non-Event." That's certainly the dream in Davenport, but currently it's far from being a reality. Right now the city's parking system is getting pressure from two sides.

Dave Ziedelis, vice president and general manager of the Swing of the Quad Cities baseball team, concedes that there's a "certain level of skepticism" when it comes to the renovated John O'Donnell Stadium. People think the Swing - the new name of the team that was known as the River Bandits last year - might be overselling the stadium and all its amenities.